exitpass

noun

UK /ˈɛksɪtpɑːs/

US /ˈɛksɪtpæs/

A special ticket that lets you leave a place.

The teacher gave Mia an exitpass so she could go to the nurse.

SYNONYMS

leave slip permission slip pass hall pass release ticket

RELATED WORDS

ticket permission exit hallway dismissal

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A digital code that opens a gate so you can go out.

Scan your exitpass at the gate to leave the parking garage.

3. A card that shows you are allowed to leave school early.

He showed his exitpass at the office before going home.

4. A free way out of a difficult situation.

Learning to say sorry was her exitpass from the argument.